Munroe - Photo credit: Steve Russo
There is not a more recognizable face on stage and off, than the house comedian for Billie Jean Osborneâs Kentucky Opry at the Mountain Arts Center (MAC). Fred Goble, also known as âMunroe,â has announced his retirement after 30 years of entertaining locals, out of state tour buses, businesses, and politicians. June 19 will be his last show. It will be a night for âMunroeâ as the MAC will honor and thank him.
Billie Jean Osborneâs Kentucky Opry had their first public show in May of 1991, and Goble has participated in every season since then. Not only was he part of the cast, he has had many duties off stage that made the Kentucky Opry and the MAC what it is today. Goble has been a part of the showâs creative team, produced the majority of the comedy, written songs, helped with the Jr. Pros, and even acted as a âtour managerâ in the early days of traveling.
There is not a more recognizable face on stage and off, than the house comedian for Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry at the Mountain Arts Center (MAC).